- #1 Detective Bass 2: The Case of the Stolen Pearls
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Crime 22.6%, Noir 22.2%, Investigation 17.4%, Detective 16.2%, Mystery 7.9%
- #2 Man of Nollyn
96% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Crime 23.4%, Noir 23.2%, Investigation 21.4%, Detective 17%, Mystery 8.3%
- #3 Mary
96% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Pinster Games
Windows
Mary is a mystery and investigation game, in which you are a private detective who has been called to solve a case of a massacre in a bar. Collect all the clues and find an answer to all the mysteries of this case!
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Investigation 19.9%, Noir 19%, Detective 15.8%, Mystery 9.4%
- #4 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
95% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Crime 21.1%, Noir 20%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 8%
- #5 The Posthumous Investigation
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 521 reviews2026
Dev: Mother Gaia StudioPub: CriticalLeap
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.
Why similar: Crime 18.1%, Noir 17.6%, Time Manipulation 15.5% ★, Investigation 14.7%, Detective 13%
- #6 Thomas Ireham in Crimson Spotlight
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rebecca AhmedPub: Sagewing Studio
Windows
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.
Why similar: Investigation 19.8%, Crime 17.5%, Detective 16.7%, Time Manipulation 16.1% ★, Noir 15.5%
- #7 L.A. Noire
93% matchVery Positive86% of 36,273 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Crime 28%, Detective 25.1%, Noir 24%, Investigation 14.1%, Mystery 6.1%
- #8 The Missing Threads
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wynd_devPub: wysg
Windows
[DEMO available now!] Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?As an amnesiac detective, investigate crime scenes with limited focus. You can't analyze everything. Strategically choose your leads to shape the case and reclaim your lost past.
Why similar: Investigation 26.9%, Crime 25%, Detective 22.2%, Mystery 10.6%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #9 Ashes of Holloway Bay
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Cold Case Inc
Windows
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Crime 26.6%, Investigation 23.4%, Detective 21.1%, Noir 12.4%, Mystery 10.2%
- #10 Mafia Rogue
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Julio Gallo
Windows
Fight, loot, and manipulate your way through the criminal underworld in this brutal, turn-based RPG strategy roguelike. Choose from 6 unique characters, face merciless enemies, loot powerful relics, and encounter random events that let strategy and persuasion shape your quest for revenge.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, Noir 18.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Crime 12.6%, PvE 11.8%
- #11 Echoes of Ash
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ash Studio
Windows
Detective agency management × superpowered mystery. Former operative Lin Mo rebuilds the Ash Detective Agency in Collins City. Investigate crime scenes, use “Echoes” to recover memory fragments, rebut lies with evidence, dispatch partners for intel, and uncover conspiracy behind your mentor’s death.
Why similar: Investigation 25.8%, Detective 23.7%, Crime 21.6%, Mystery 9.2%, Noir 8.3%
- #12 Graywood: Noir Detective
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bobby & Jeni
Windows
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Noir 24.6%, Crime 23.6%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 16.9%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #13 Crime or Punishment
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scale Issue
Windows
Play as a corrupt detective on the mob’s payroll, and cover up their crimes. Read files, collect information and obscure evidence to frame an innocent bystander, who was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After all, crime pays.
Why similar: Noir 30.6%, Detective 17%, Crime 15.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #14 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
89% matchVery Positive89% of 7,813 reviews2014
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Crime 25.6%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #15 Whodunnit: the Midnight Murder Mystery Files
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sandalfoot Games
Windows
Puzzle out the who, what, where, and why of an imminent murder in this casual mystery title!
Why similar: Investigation 23%, Detective 19.7%, Noir 15.8%, Crime 11.7%, Mystery 10%
- #16 Conscience
86% matchVery Positive94% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: Bowker Studios
Windows
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Noir 27.2%, Investigation 23.7%, Detective 20.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Crime 10.3%
- #17 Green Mist over Portland
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bushmonkey GamesPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish fishing village and the corridors of an intelligence service rotten at its core.
Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Crime 18.3%, Noir 17%, Detective 16.7%, Lore-Rich 9.2%
- #18 Midnight Files
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Lynx Games
Windows
The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.
Why similar: Crime 28%, Investigation 25.3%, Noir 19.8%, Detective 18.4%, Mystery 5.7%
- #19 The Final Print
84% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Dummy DetectivesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.
Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Noir 20.5%, Detective 18.1%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 8.8%
- #20 Detective: Ritual of the Sea
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InterStudioPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Step into the shoes of an experienced detective and uncover dark secrets while solving criminal cases. In this thrilling detective world, you'll face stressful decision-making moments, reconstruct crime scenes, and utilize cutting-edge technology for evidence analysis.
Why similar: Crime 27.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Noir 16.8%, Detective 15.5%, Strategy 8.9%
- #21 Private Eye: The Young Heir
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Investigation 22.2%, Crime 22.1%, Detective 18%, Noir 14.7%, Mystery 9.4%
- #22 D.W. Dagger: Chapter One
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Lime Interactive
Windows
A noir first-person murder mystery set in a gloomy 1947 Pacific Northwest city. Play as the renowned Detective D.W. Dagger to help solve his latest case. A violent murder, a possible suicide, and a handful of suspects. Can you deduce what happened?
Why similar: Noir 26.9%, Investigation 23.7%, Crime 22.4%, Detective 19.1%, Puzzle 4.5%
- #23 Cross Country Case
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
Windows
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Noir 26.7%, Investigation 25.5%, Detective 21.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #24 Mistmoon Falls
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: portmantoga
Windows · Mac
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Crime 21.9%, Noir 20.5%, Investigation 18.8%, Detective 17.7%, Mystery 9%
- #25 Under His Eyes
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HAS Games
Windows
Build a criminal empire. Every choice shapes your rise - or your fall. A crime strategy and management game: make tough dialogue decisions, manage your crew, collect protection money, buy businesses, send operators on missions, and defend your territory from rival gangs.
Why similar: Crime 29.9%, Noir 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Investigation 14%, Choices Matter 7.4%
- #26 Murder Mystery Machine
81% matchMixed54% of 173 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?
Why similar: Crime 28.8%, Noir 25.3%, Detective 20.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Mystery 8.2%
- #27 The Unsolved
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abdulaziz
Windows
The Unsolved is a detective story-driven game where you step into the shoes of an investigator, gathering clues, interrogating suspects, and connecting evidence to solve complex murder cases. Your goal is to uncover the identity of a serial killer who has left a trail of destruction in your life.
Why similar: Noir 25.1%, Crime 23.4%, Detective 13.2%, Investigation 12.9%, Strategy 7.7%
- #28 Verbal Verdict
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Savanna Developments
Windows
In Verbal Verdict you're a novice investigator in 1950's Brooklyn, solving crimes and climbing the ranks by interrogating suspects and solving problems in a detective game powered by artificial intelligence.
Why similar: Crime 23.4%, Noir 22%, Investigation 18%, Detective 16%, Mystery 8.4%
- #29 Clue For Your Thoughts
78% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sean Kuehl
Windows
Sift through the evidence to find out who did it.
Why similar: Crime 43.6%, Detective 25.2%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 9.5%, Casual 4.6%
- #30 A Death in the Red Light
77% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Mystery City Games BV
Windows
Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.
Why similar: Investigation 22.8%, Noir 21.1%, Crime 18.1%, Detective 17.7%, Mystery 9.8%
- #31 Murder Mystery Mayhem AI
75% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: AI Media Design
Windows
Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.
Why similar: Investigation 21.6%, Crime 21.3%, Detective 17.6%, Noir 16.3%, Mystery 9.1%
- #32 Hidden Clues
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Crack the cases! The murders are escalating in the city! Follow the clues to crack the cases and arrest the killers!
Why similar: Crime 41.3%, Detective 23.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Puzzle 12.8%, 2D 5.8%
- #33 Clou - Roll & Heist
77% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Boardgame Racoon e.K.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become one of the greatest thieves of all time in this digital roll & write game. Use your dice cleverly, plan your moves smartly and get the most loot.
Why similar: Tabletop 21.3%, Crime 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Noir 14.2%, Detective 10.8%
- #34 Tangle Tower
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Crime 21.6%, Noir 20.2%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 8.1%
- #35 26 Moves: The Queen's Plot
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Danari Games
Windows
Silence is a luxury you don't have. Unravel a dark noir point-and-click mystery where justice and revenge blur. You have exactly 26 moves to reach the end. In this psychological duel, are you the master of your own fate, or just a pawn in someone else’s game?
Why similar: Noir 28.4%, Crime 22.2%, Investigation 19.6%, Detective 15.4%, Mystery 10.1%
- #36 A Case of Fraud
73% matchVery Positive98% of 404 reviews2025
Dev: Hesperus Games
Windows · Mac
A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Why similar: Investigation 28.4%, Crime 26.7%, Detective 23.5%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #37 The Murder of Ava Monroe
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Investigation 32.8%, Detective 27.1%, Noir 20%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #38 Inspector Waffles
74% matchVery Positive95% of 291 reviews2021
Dev: Goloso Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Noir 25.9%, Crime 24.6%, Investigation 15.4%, Detective 14.6%, Mystery 6.6%
- #39 DEAR SUSPECT
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ELEGISTS STUDIO
Windows
Confined to a woodland cabin in the 1906 Rockies, your only way to solve a family massacre is by letters. The one responsible is already on the move — silence and madness claim your contacts, and you may be next. He will find you, and death resets the world; only your notebook carries on.
Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Investigation 20.9%, Noir 16.9%, Detective 15.5%, Mystery 8.8%
- #40 Clue/Cluedo
73% matchVery Positive89% of 508 reviews2023
Dev: Marmalade Game Studio Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a fresh take on the classic crime-solving board game. Step into new mysteries and use your skills of deduction to find out whodunit, with what weapon and where.
Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Tabletop 20.5%, Investigation 17%, Detective 16.3%, Mystery 7.2%
- #41 Dead Meat
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Meaning Machine
Windows · Mac
A murder mystery interrogation game - where you can ask the suspects literally ANYTHING! Dive into a macabre conspiracy of burgers and billionaires, getting up-close and personal with an eccentric cast of cold-blooded killers - using voice or keyboard.
Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Noir 22.4%, Investigation 19.7%, Detective 15.7%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #42 The Detective's Apprentice
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: darqwerful
Windows
Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.
Why similar: Investigation 32.1%, Detective 27.9%, Crime 16.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #43 Twin Mind: Nobody's Here Collector's Edition
72% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Science has never been more dangerous! Death is in the air... Sounds pretty ominous, doesn't it? Help the twin detectives solve a new case!
Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Crime 18.6%, Investigation 14.9%, Detective 14.7%, Lore-Rich 11.8%
- #44 Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,457 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Why similar: Investigation 31.6%, Crime 30.2%, Detective 19.5%, Mystery 11.4%, 2D 3.6%
- #45 In a Detective's Mind
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Justo DiasPub: Justo Dias
Windows
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Investigation 32.6%, Detective 30.8%, Crime 22.9%, Mystery 8.5%, 2D 3.5%
- #46 Do You Want More!?
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reno GT Young
Windows
Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.
Why similar: Crime 25.8%, Investigation 22.1%, Noir 18.8%, Detective 17%, Mystery 8.6%
- #47 Gap World Events
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 荔枝加盐
Windows
This is an original orthodox detective mystery game. The player suddenly takes possession of Roran, who hopes to report to the academy. You must investigate and deduce the truth behind a series of bizarre incidents that obstruct his journey, helping him successfully reach the academy.
Why similar: Investigation 25.7%, Detective 25.4%, Crime 24.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #48 Detective - The Test
70% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 32.9%, Investigation 27.9%, Detective 16.8%, Noir 11.5%, Mystery 10.9%
- #49 Mohism: Battle of Words
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 reviews2023
Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!
Why similar: Investigation 23.5%, Crime 23.4%, Detective 21.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #50 Obsidian Moon
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Cabinet Games
Windows
Investigate your way in a branching noir horror detective game inspired by Lovecraftian horror and ancient Minoan myth. Analyze evidence, connect clues, and uncover dark secrets through genre-bending deduction mechanics. Face a sinister plot—and an ultimate choice.
Why similar: Crime 24.5%, Noir 18.6%, Investigation 17%, Detective 13.4%, Lore-Rich 12.9%
- #51 Mind Diver
67% matchVery Positive96% of 327 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Noir 22.1%, Investigation 21.6%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 9.3%
- #52 Acrônimo Tupiniquim
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cigarras & Cigarros
Windows
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Noir 30.4%, Investigation 26.2%, Detective 23.7%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 6.9%
- #53 Disordered
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lumas Studio
Windows · Linux
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Crime 24.8%, Investigation 20.9%, Detective 18.9%, Noir 17.4%, Mystery 9.4%
- #54 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
68% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Crime 24.1%, Noir 21.1%, Investigation 20.1%, Detective 17.4%, Mystery 8.3%
- #55 Mysteries of Perception
66% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: 50 Rats Games
Windows · Mac
Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars!
Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Crime 21.5%, Detective 19.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Time Manipulation 9.9% ★
- #56 Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
65% matchVery Positive81% of 385 reviews2024
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
Why similar: Crime 21.1%, Noir 20.5%, Investigation 18%, Detective 14.6%, Lore-Rich 9.5%
- #57 The Ratline
64% matchVery Positive90% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows · Mac
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Investigation 32.6%, Detective 26.4%, Noir 19.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #58 Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Noir 23.6%, Crime 22.4%, Investigation 18.2%, Detective 16.7%, Mystery 7.2%
- #59 Nirvana Noir
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Feral Cat DenPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
A noir adventure beyond time and space. The city of cosmic beings is under threat in two parallel realities - one where the Big Bang was never fired, the other exploding in color and sin. It’s up to you to solve the mysteries of the Bigger Bang in this follow up to the award-winning Genesis Noir.
Why similar: Noir 24.9%, Crime 21.8%, Investigation 19.9%, Detective 16.6%, Mystery 8.1%